In Romans 5:12-21, Paul develops compares the figures of Adam and Christ to put emphasis on two things: how death and sin came into the world, and how the problem is overcome by Jesus. Adam was the first man to sin (along with his wife, Eve) which we read about in Genesis, at the beginning… Continue reading →
In Acts 1:8, it says “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Luke’s description of Paul’s experiences throughout the book of Acts show people and disciples traveling all over… Continue reading →
The book of Matthew contains most of what the book of Mark writes, with the addition of many more chapters due to the redaction involved. The two books start differently; Mark beginning with the proclamation of the good news – the hope of a coming King, of Jesus the Messiah that will come to save… Continue reading →
